(PERMANENT FULL TIME) LIBRARIAN - RESEARCH AND ACADEMICS Job Category : Research & Academics/Fellowships

Requisition Number : PERMA003859

- Posted : September 30, 2026
- Full-Time

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Whitby, ON L1N5S9, CAN

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Research and Academics, the Librarian will maintain a comprehensive, clinical reference library, suitable for the requirement of the Centre’s varied professional and management staff and work as part of a team delivering information services and supporting evidence-based practice in patient care, health education and clinical research by conducting in-depth reference services and literature searches; developing and providing workshops related to research and critical appraisal; and establishing current awareness services. The Librarian provides clinical library services, engages in health information literacy , supports research, and promotes the library’s services and the collection staff, affiliated physicians, residents, students, patients and caregivers.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provides reference services which involves interviewing, interpreting requirements, and establishing level and detail of information needed to staff and students
- Responsible for conducting expert literature searches and the subsequent synthesis, analysis, editing and filtering of information to meet clients’ needs
- Provides knowledge synthesis consultations
- Responsible for development/maintenance of a database to maintain copyright information for scales and instruments
- Provides marketing and promotion of library services to clients and staff
- Actively engages in planning, collection development, special projects and best practice improvement initiatives
- Using the integrated library system (ILS) loans materials and maintains/updates borrower accounts




- Arranges interlibrary loans for items not owned by the Library, and completes interlibrary loan requests from other libraries through DOCLINE;
- Performs core library services such as cataloguing according to the National Library of Medicine and Library of Congress classification standards;
- Advising on library budget and subscription renewals
- Prepares statistical reports of usage of Library resources and functions;
- Prepares and delivers education sessions to enhance information research skills and prepares and disseminates online/electronic training materials and tools
- Participates on Hospital committees and councils
- Consult with departments on acquisition and renewal of electronic and print subscriptions and resources
- Maintain an awareness of current literature and research developments in areas of mental health, applied mental health and recovery, and specialization in emerging trends in health sciences libraries
- Remain apprised of methodological advances in the area of best practices in literature search and related knowledge synthesis activities (e.g. systematic reviews, rapid reviews)
- Support patient use of Library including assistance with computer and printer use
- Oversees Library volunteers;
- Manages and produces publication of open access journal (Journal of Recovery in Mental Health) with an emphasis on:
- strict adherence to publication cycle timelines;
- timely communication with section editors, authors and reviewers; and




- coordination of high quality article production and formatting from submission to publication.
- Supports the organizational online learning management system (LMS) including tasks such as:
- troubleshooting user accounts,
- performing system maintenance,
- working closely with the IT department to address system issues;
- overseeing system administration; and
- liaising with the LMS vendor to perform system maintenance and fix issues.
- Performs other duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Accredited Master's degree in library/information sciences
- Experience working in a health sciences library
- Experience in systematic literature searches
- Proficient with biomedical databases such as PsycINFO, Medline and other electronic health information resources
- Advanced computer skills and experience with DOCLINE
- Initiative, accountability, creativity and outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills
- An enthusiastic, energetic and engaging style that inspires and motivates others
- Time management skills including planning, organizing and prioritizing work
- Knowledge of intellectual property and copyright laws and other relevant legislation
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and improvement of professional knowledge and skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills
- Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the position. Experience working with various online platforms/systems/databases
- Experience providing administrative oversight to online platforms/systems/databases and associated processes

Job Posting Closing: October 14th 2026, please note any applicants after this closing date will not be considered

📌 (PERMANENT FULL TIME) LIBRARIAN - RESEARCH AND ACADEMICS (Whitby)
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